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- Road Execution Still an Issue
– Playing away from the Dome hasn’t been kind to this group. Communication breakdowns, false starts, and slow offensive starts have been a theme. If that shows up again in Atlanta, SU could be chasing the game early.
- Georgia Tech’s Tempo & Speed
– The Jackets love tempo — fast snaps, short throws, and making defenses breathe heavy. If Syracuse doesn’t rotate smartly or gets caught over-pursuing, Tech’s quick rhythm offense can rack up yards before adjustments stick.
- Collins’ Consistency Question
– Rickie Collins continues to show glimpses, but turnovers and slow reads are still holding the offense back. On the road, against a defense that disguises coverages, one or two bad throws can flip the momentum fast.
- Offense Still Searching for Identity
– The offense finally came alive late last week, but sustaining that for four quarters is another story. Until SU proves it can start fast and finish strong, every drive feels like a coin flip.
- Defensive Aggression Can Backfire
– Dr. Blitz’s pressure-heavy scheme works wonders when it lands — but when it doesn’t, it leaves space for screens, draws, and broken plays. Georgia Tech’s offense is built to punish overcommitment.
- Georgia Tech’s QB Mobility
– The Jackets’ quarterback can move. If SU’s edge rushers crash too hard upfield, he’ll slip out and extend plays. Containment will be key, and lapses could turn 3rd-and-long into first downs.
- Second-Half Wear Down
– The defense carried a massive load last week. If the offense struggles to sustain drives again, fatigue could creep in by the fourth quarter, giving Tech the upper hand late.
- Turnover Battle
– Road games come down to who makes fewer mistakes. Syracuse’s offense hasn’t proven it can protect the ball under pressure. A single turnover could swing field position, confidence, and the game.
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